Admiralty & Crisis Management

In a volatile market, we can help you anticipate crises and respond to incidents with confidence. Our admiralty and crisis management team provides clear guidance in today’s challenging landscape of geopolitical tension, sanctions, and evolving cyber and digital risks.

From admiralty disputes to maritime emergency response, we have a deep understanding of collisions, groundings, pollution, fire and explosions, salvage and wreck removal, towage, and environmental and regulatory challenges. Our team also specialises in maritime security, piracy, and hostile and complex environments. 

We have the largest team of specialist marine casualty response lawyers in the world, with the capacity and global reach to respond to any urgent or complex crisis. We understand immediate action is often vital and we operate an around the clock emergency response service that provides specialist legal, operational and strategic support for maritime casualties and major incidents.

We have extensive regulatory, insurance and disputes capabilities. Our team investigates incidents, collects evidence, manages media interest and mitigates reputational harm. We also provide guidance on pollution and environmental risk, helping clients reduce exposure and ensure regulatory compliance.

Our admiralty and crisis management lawyers are based across our offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, providing local knowledge and support wherever you need it.